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Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville, Texas

Mexican consulate in Brownsville, Texas — passport renewal, consular ID, birth registration, notarizations, and services for the Mexican diaspora in Texas.

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Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville, Texas

The Mexico Consulate located in Brownsville, Texas serves the Mexican community residing in Texas and, in some cases, neighboring states. For the exact jurisdiction (which counties or states this particular consulate serves), consult the official directory.

Verified contact information

Compiled from the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular directory (https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/) and spot-checked against SRE’s own portal at portales.sre.gob.mx. We do not cross-check against a US State Department directory: the Department no longer publishes one. Last verified 2026-05-27. Always verify directly with the consulate before traveling — addresses and hours change.

Address: 301 Mexico Boulevard, Suite F-2, Brownsville, TX 78520
Jurisdiction: The consulate lists Cameron, Willacy and Kenedy counties in Texas (checked October 20, 2026).
Phone (US): (956) 542-4431

Source: SRE consular directory, consulmex.sre.gob.mx and portales.sre.gob.mx (verified 2026-05-27).

Available services

General list of consular services (confirm with this office which ones it provides):

Passport renewal and new issuance
Consular ID (Matrícula Consular de Alta Seguridad)
Birth registration (children born in the US)
Notarizations and powers of attorney
Birth, marriage, death certificates (transcription)
Voting from abroad (where applicable)
Consular protection in legal or emergency cases
Assistance in cases of immigration detention

Important: Exact service availability may vary by consulate. Always confirm in advance.

According to the Brownsville consulate (checked October 20, 2026):

Matrículas, INE voter credentials and passports: Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.
Notarial acts, civil registry, visas for foreign nationals, household goods for Mexican nationals and transit of human remains: Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 17:00, by prior appointment through documentacionbro01@sre.gob.mx.
Emergency line: (956) 455 1186; direct appointment line: (956) 708-2253; appointment WhatsApp 24/7: (424) 309-0009.

How to verify current address, phone, and hours

Consulates occasionally relocate or adjust hours. For current, official information:

Visit the Directorio de Consulados Mexicanos (SRE)
Search for “Brownsville” or “Texas” in the directory
Verify office hours before your visit
Check with the consulate whether your procedure needs an appointment

Before your appointment — checklist

☐ Valid identification (Mexico or US)
☐ Proof of US residency (recent dated)
☐ Supporting documents for the specific procedure (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)
☐ Payment for consular fees (accepted forms — cash, money order, etc.)
☐ Appointment confirmation (printed or digital)

Consular procedures — step-by-step guides

The most common services at this consulate (full step-by-step guides):

Last verified: 2026-10-20. General information — not legal advice. Always verify current details with the consular office before your visit.

Sources: Directorio de Consulados Mexicanos (SRE)

ITIN — tax filing without SSN — for people with a US filing or reporting obligation who aren’t eligible for an SSN
DMV driver’s licenses by state — license rules vary by state for non-US citizens
ITIN-friendly US bank accounts — checking accounts that open without an SSN
State immigration courts (EOIR) — find judges, Webex links, telephonic access
Find immigration attorney — pro bono lists, AILA, BIA-recognized providers

Mexican community in Texas

An estimated 9,677,014 Mexican-origin residents live in Texas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS). The Brownsville consulate serves this community.

Of these, an estimated 2,412,710 were born in Mexico itself (the foreign-born count), per the ACS 2024 place-of-birth data (table B05006). The remainder are U.S.-born residents of Mexican descent.

Counties with the largest population

County	Mexican residents
Harris County	1,435,623
Bexar County	1,018,198
Dallas County	846,286
Hidalgo County	779,106
El Paso County	672,596

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates, tables B03001 (Hispanic origin by specific origin) and B05006 (place of birth for the foreign-born).

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an appointment to visit the Mexico Consulate in Brownsville?

Check with this consulate whether your procedure needs an appointment. Schedule online via MiConsulado or the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal.

What documents do I need for consular services in Brownsville?

Depends on the service. Passport renewal: the passport being renewed and the fee. Consular ID (matrícula consular): proof of Mexican nationality, identity and your US address. Birth certificate copy: official ID showing you are the person named, your CURP if you have one, the form and the fee. Confirm the list with the consulate before your appointment.

Does the Mexico consulate in Brownsville report to US immigration if I'm undocumented?

Serving you is the consulate’s job, and your country treats you as its citizen regardless of your US immigration status. Consulates are not part of US immigration enforcement; we found no official source on whether or how a consulate shares its users’ records with US agencies, so we make no claim either way. Two precise points, though: consular premises are NOT foreign territory — they remain US soil with treaty protections (under the Vienna Convention, US authorities may not enter the consular working areas without the consulate’s consent). Bring only the documents the procedure requires.

How much does a passport or consular ID cost at the Mexico consulate in Brownsville?

Passport: $101 / $137 / $209 for 3 / 6 / 10 years (2026 tariff) — details in our Mexico passport guide.

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Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville, Texas

Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville, Texas

Verified contact information

Available services

How to verify current address, phone, and hours

Before your appointment — checklist

Consular procedures — step-by-step guides

Related information

Related procedural information

Mexican community in Texas

Counties with the largest population

Frequently asked questions

Related resources

Other Hispanic-country consulates

Consular procedures

Related procedures

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